Dear Reader,
The year 2020 has not been easy for many farmers, having begun with a locust invasion that left many with huge losses. This was closely followed by the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to threaten the stability of our economy.
With most operations paralyzed, schools closed and the rules discouraging public gatherings, the TOF Magazine project was hard hit, as many farmers could not receive their copies. However, with every hurdle come lessons and innovation. Despite the challenges that the agricultural sector faces, farmers keep producing food, adapting and innovating to stay afloat. We are grateful that we can once more reach you with our monthly editions. Your keenness to learn from the articles and give feedback that informs our content, has kept us going through the year.
The COVID-19 pandemic has proven the critical role of good nutrition in building immunity against illnesses. We continue to feature con-tent on new ways to make nutritious meals using produce from your farm. In this edition, we feature articles on dairy goats rearing. We tell you how to grow and cook pumpkins. Learn how to make your own organic pesticides and see how in Nakuru County, Gilgil farmer Rachael Wairimu is using the TOF magazine to improve her farming. Read these articles and many more in this issue.
We wish you a happy festive season!